On the jobs front, the unemployment rate for September fell to 5.9% (the lowest since 2008) with a better than expected 248,000 new jobs being created. Oil prices have continued their slide to fall below $85, although the price drop has been driven by concerns about the global economy. I haven't paid less than $3 for a gallon of gas or heating oil since November 2010, so hopefully the short term relief on energy costs will help offset the paper losses my investments are incurring.

On the financial front, I had my E-LOAN 1.10% APY 1 year CD mature over the weekend and hope that my money will not end up in limbo due to the E-Loan ACH problems reported at fatwallet.com. Once that money materializes, I'm leaning toward stashing it in a Penfed 1.21% APY 1 year CD. I'm also about ready to make my 2014 Roth IRA contribution and may take an equity distribution from my S Corporation to help offset the cost.